Kinepolis Group NVCHIX:KINB 73 Gross Margin % is 27.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 25.25. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KINB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.38. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Kinepolis Group NV ranks worse than 72.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kinepolis Group NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KINb'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.6 Med: 25.25 Max: 31.9
Current: 23.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kinepolis Group NV was 31.90%. The lowest was -24.60%. And the median was 25.25%.
CHIX:KINb's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.91% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs CHIX:KINb: 23.22
Kinepolis Group NV had a gross margin of 27.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kinepolis Group NV was 0.00% per year.
Kinepolis Group NV (CHIX:KINb) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Kinepolis Group NV had a gross margin of 27.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Kinepolis Group NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kinepolis Group NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kinepolis Group NV's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:KINB vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Kinepolis Group NV's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kinepolis Group NV Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kinepolis Group NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kinepolis Group NV's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Kinepolis Group NV (CHIX:KINB) has a Gross Margin % of 27.01% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kinepolis Group NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinepolis Group NV ranks #689 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Kinepolis Group NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Kinepolis Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 27.01% is near median its 10-year median of 25.25. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Kinepolis Group NV's value of 27.01% is 30.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinepolis Group NV ranks #689 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kinepolis Group NV has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinepolis Group NV's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kinepolis Group NV ranks #689 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kinepolis Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Kinepolis Group NV's value of 27.01% is 30.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.25 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Kinepolis Group NV has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 945 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kinepolis Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 27.01% is 30.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kinepolis Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kinepolis Group NV's current Gross Margin % is 27.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinepolis Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Kinepolis Group NV (CHIX:KINB) has a current Gross Margin % of 27.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.38, compared to a current price of €30.65 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.25 and 30.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Kinepolis Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kinepolis Group NV (CHIX:KINB), the current Gross Margin % is 27.01% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kinepolis Group NV (CHIX:KINB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinepolis Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.65 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.38.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KINB:
Gross Margin %: 27.01% (near median its 10-year median of 25.25)
GF Value™: €37.38 vs. price of €30.65 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#689 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KINB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kinepolis Group NV is a diversified media company engaged in operating in the cinema industry. The business activities involve operation of cinema multiplexes: sale of tickets, confectionery, and beverages, sale of advertising space, event organization, etc. The company geographically operates in segments such as Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, France, the United States, Spain and Luxembourg. The Switzerland and Poland activities are combined in other segment. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue from Belguim Segment.
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